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November/December 2019 Newsletter

Gilakas'la. The first term has quickly come to an end and we are close to the holiday break. I am so proud of the work of our students and staff during the first four months of school. It never ceases to amaze me how much learning can happen in such a short time.

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October 2019 Newsletter

October was another jammed packed month of learning and experiences! We kicked off the month with singer and songwriter Norman Foote visiting the school. His energy, enthusiasm and his way of engaging and involving the students was wonderful to see. We also practiced...

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September 2019 Newsletter

Welcome to the 2019/2020 school year! We are off to a wonderful start and into full swing at the school. It's been great to reconnect with our students, staff and colleagues after a well deserved summer break. September was a busy month with lots of school events and...

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Ḵ̓weḵ̓wa̱la̱ba̱s: A Story Of Resilience. This meaningful film shares a compilation of interviews with Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Elders and community members, as we prepare for the opening of the new Gukwdzi.

Produced and edited by Robin Rosborough, Michelle Hinatsu and Dusty Dawson.

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🤓🤓🤓Exciting news 🤓🤓🤓

Tomorrow morning: Tuesday, April 21st, 2026

Our school is welcoming a mobile vision testing machine!

Students will have their eyes examined in the morning and if further testing is needed, a letter home will be provided to parents recommending a visit to an eye doctor.

🤓🤓🤓See you tomorrow morning!🤓🤓
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🤓🤓🤓Exciting news 🤓🤓🤓Tomorrow morning: Tuesday, April 21st, 2026Our school is welcoming a mobile vision testing machine!Students will have their eyes examined in the morning and if further testing is needed, a letter home will be provided to parents recommending a visit to an eye doctor.🤓🤓🤓See you tomorrow morning!🤓🤓

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Gilakas'la!

It’s a busy but exciting week ahead at Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw School! 🎉

📅 Monday, April 20
Join us for the Gukwdzi Video Premiere at 1:00 PM – everyone is welcome!

📅 Thursday, April 23
We’re looking forward to a special performance by Christine Tassan at 11:00 AM 🎶
AND… our School Fun Fair from 5:00–8:00 PM – games, prizes, food, and fun for everyone! 🎡
(We’re still looking for cake donations for the cake walk!)

📅 Friday, April 24

⏰ Late Start – students arrive at 10:30 AM

🍎 Don’t forget to check out this week’s menu (April 20–24)!
Looking forward to a great week of learning, culture, and community connection. G̱ilakas’la!
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It’s a busy but exciting week ahead at Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw School! 🎉📅 Monday, April 20
Join us for the Gukwdzi Video Premiere at 1:00 PM – everyone is welcome!📅 Thursday, April 23
We’re looking forward to a special performance by Christine Tassan at 11:00 AM 🎶
AND… our School Fun Fair from 5:00–8:00 PM – games, prizes, food, and fun for everyone! 🎡
(We’re still looking for cake donations for the cake walk!)📅 Friday, April 24⏰ Late Start – students arrive at 10:30 AM🍎 Don’t forget to check out this week’s menu (April 20–24)!
Looking forward to a great week of learning, culture, and community connection. G̱ilakas’la!Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment